Backtracking

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003773",
  "term": "Backtracking",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The process of tracing the trajectory of an air parcel or pollutant plume backward in time to determine its origin. This technique uses atmospheric transport models and observed wind fields. It is commonly employed in air quality studies to identify emission sources or understand the history of an air mass.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/backtracking/"
}